University of Maryland Medical System

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The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a private, not-for-profit corporation based in Baltimore, Maryland. It was founded in 1984 and currently operates 13 hospitals in Maryland. With over 2,500 licensed beds, UMMS has an annual admission rate of 122,300 and gross patient revenues of $4.4 billion. UMMS works closely with the University of Maryland School of Medicine to provide primary and specialty care at more than 150 locations across the state.

One of the notable hospitals within the UMMS network is the University of Maryland Medical Center, which is located in downtown Baltimore. This 806-bed facility is one of the oldest teaching hospitals in the country and is home to the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center, the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, and the University of Maryland Children's Hospital. The medical staff at the University of Maryland Medical Center includes nearly 1,200 attending physicians who are faculty members at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, as well as 900 residents and fellows in various medical specialties. The hospital is ranked No. 10 in caring for patients with ear, nose, and throat conditions and No. 16 in cancer care according to the 2019-20 U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals specialty rankings.

Another hospital within the UMMS network is the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, formerly known as Maryland General Hospital. This 100-bed teaching hospital provides healthcare to over 110,000 people annually. It has been affiliated with UMMS since 1999 and offers services in 30 different specialties.

The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, located between Baltimore and Annapolis, is a 285-bed community hospital within the UMMS network. It offers a wide range of services, including cancer care, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, women's health, diabetes and endocrinology, and emergency medicine. The hospital has over 2,800 employees and 800 doctors serving the residents of Anne Arundel County.

Overall, the University of Maryland Medical System plays a crucial role in providing healthcare services to the residents of Maryland. Through its network of hospitals and collaboration with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, UMMS ensures that patients have access to high-quality primary and specialty care throughout the state.


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